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The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children

Short Description

Examine the impact of parental incarceration on early childhood development, focusing on emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral effects. Explore changes in family dynamics, caregiver challenges, financial strain, and children's trauma responses. Apply trauma-informed care strategies to build resilience, support stability, and reduce negative outcomes.

  • Knowledge and Competency Framework Areas
    • I: Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)
    • III: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)
    • IX: Trauma Informed Care (6 Hours)
  • CDA Content Areas
    • Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (6 Hours)
    • Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)
    • Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)
  • Level 2 – Implements

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